Pedro Acosta Voices Strong Opposition to Helmet Radios in MotoGP, Citing Safety and Autonomy Concerns

Pedro Acosta on Radios and Cameras in MotoGP: "The Mind is Crucial"

Pedro Acosta expressed his skepticism about the use of cameras in racing suits, stating, "I don't think cameras in the suit are a good idea. Sure, if you break a collarbone, you can fix it with a plate. But the mind is something crucial."

Newcomer Pedro Acosta, a standout talent, is one of the riders opposing the potential implementation of helmet radios in MotoGP.

Apart from the belief that riders should be free to make their own choices, and the difficulties in ensuring clear communication, the Spaniard is also worried about the safety risks associated with having hardware inside the helmet.

"I don't put much faith in these kinds of things. I prefer to spend time alone and contemplate my own thoughts," Acosta started. "Moreover, our minds are always active, and if you move a phone swiftly, you might lose the signal."

“I’m not a fan of it and I don’t have much faith in it. I gave it a shot in Qatar…

Ultimately, if it's within the helmet, you have the freedom to speak your mind. However, if there’s contact with your head and something goes wrong, doubts will arise—was it due to something inside the helmet?

"I also don't support the idea of having cameras in the leather suit. However, I understand if you break a collarbone, you can fix it with a plate. The head, on the other hand, is extremely important."

"When I observe the setup in Formula 1, they use earphones connected by a cable. However, the device we tested includes a component that vibrates behind the ear, making contact with the bone."

Informed that his soon-to-retire friend Aleix Espargaro, who is an avid radio enthusiast, was once again assisting with the system's development during Monday's Misano test, Acosta joked: “Yeah, because he's going home!”

Current world champion Francesco Bagnaia expressed his preference for paying a weekly fine, similar to what Michael Jordan did, over wearing a radio.

While there is ongoing debate about two-way communication, the majority of riders support the idea of a one-way system for Race Direction to send urgent safety messages to them.

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